Latest Technology News of The day – April 11, 2016

A proposal from two senior U.S senators will require the smartphone companies to decrypt data whenever law enforcement demands “To uphold the rule of law and protect the security and interests of the United States, all persons receiving an authorized judicial order for information or data must provide, in a timely manner, responsive and intelligible information or data, or appropriate technical assistance to obtain such information or data” says the draft. The sentence is likely to be more controversial with many opposing it, and seems to pursue the recent debate regarding encryption with Apple. Read more.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes to OnePlus One via Cyanogen OS 13

The Chinese start-up has announced that the OnePlus One is now getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update with CyanogenMod 13 build. The update was rolled out on Saturday, April 9. “OnePlus One fans rejoice! For there is sweet update goodness in the wings pretty soon,” says OnePlus. The latest update will cover all users on CyanogenOS 12.1. Read more.

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL have been two of the most powerful devices ever created by Microsoft under their Lumia banner. The company has recently released a new update for the Windows 10 Mobile OS update for the users of Lumia 950 and 950 XL devices. This new update will bring improvement in the camera, battery life, performance and various other updates and upgrades.Read More

You may also like to read this =>

Datawind unveiled voice-calling tablet in India

Datawind has launched a new budget dual-SIM voice calling tablet, the Ubislate i3G7 with a price tag of Rs. 5,999. The device is available at a discounted price of Rs. 4,444 in only black colour. The best part about Datawind Ubislate is that it comes with free-internet browsing for 12 months via Reliance networks. The users have to open the UbiSurfer Internet browser app on the device and visit the registration portal where a short registration form needs to be filled. The free data plan from Reliance includes access to all websites, audio or video streaming and local download. Read more.

Android Auto have been launched in India

Google has finally rolled out an in-car system, the Android Auto, in India and 17 other countries. In order to use Android Auto, you need an Android Auto compatible vehicle or aftermarket radio and an Android phone running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. When you connect your Android phone to the compatible vehicle or radio, Android Auto will display applications on the vehicle’s screen. Android Auto is Compatible with models from car makers like Audi, Honda, Volkswagen and stereo makers like Kinewood and pioneer. Read more.

Pre-orders for Oppo F1 Plus start from today

Oppo mobiles have announced that the pre-orders of the Oppo F1 Plus will start from April 11. Customers who pre-order the phone will get a special gift pack and will stand a chance to get a special version of the F1 Plus that is signed by Yuvraj Singh. The smartphone comes with a 16 MP selfie (front) camera (which is the first for any smartphone) and it is priced at Rs. 26,990. The smartphone sports a 5.5-inch full HD display and it is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor. Oppo F1 Plus comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB expandable storage. Read more…

What to expect from the Facebook developer conference

Facebook’s F8 developer conference takes place this Tuesday and Wednesday at the Fort Mason Centre in San Francisco. Even though the social giant has not disclosed what it will be revealing during this two-day event. There has been a lot of buzz in the past few days around support for chatbots within Facebook Messenger. Read more.

Telenor India to launch 4G LTE services in 6 telecom circles

The telecom operator, Telenor India, which claims to offer the most affordable services, is reportedly planning to roll out its LTE (4G) services in six circles by the end of this fiscal. The operator has already started its 4G services in Varanasi. “As we speak, we have already swapped 7,000 mobile sites. They are LTE ready. Based on this transformation we have started offering LTE in Varanasi. We expect entire network will be upgraded by end of this financial year,” says Sharad Mehrotra, Telenor India Chief Executive officer. Read more.

BlackBerry targets mid-range Android smartphones

BlackBerry is playing it smart now to regain its market share. The company is shifting from the high end smartphone segment to the mid-range, in order to increase its sales. “The fact that we came out with a high-end phone [as our first Android device] was probably not as wise as it should have been,” Chen told The National. Read more.

Sony launches A68 A mount camera with 4D focus technology

Sony has launched a new A68 DSLR camera with a 4D focus system. The new 4D focus system is especially effective in photographic situations such as high-speed or low light scenes. The A68 uses a 24MP APS-C Exmor CMOS image sensor with an ISO range of 100-25600. The camera is priced at Rs. 55,990 and two more version of A68 are available. Read more.